Macon-Bibb’s 2027 budget proposal anticipates no tax rate increase, boosts public safety spending
Mayor Lester Miller wants more money for public safety in his proposed 2027 fiscal year budget.
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Macon-Bibb outsources homeless encampment cleanup to private company
Maximum cost set for Bibb jail work, outsourcing work to clear homeless encampments and a planned public-private partnership to enhance Lake Tobo among Macon-Bibb Commission business.
Macon-Bibb, Houston, Peach counties unite to fill megasite near Fort Valley
Macon-Bibb, Houston and Peach counties are creating the Mid-Georgia Gateway Joint Development Authority to recruit industry for a megasite in Peach County.
A disaster shaped Macon’s water system — and the work continues decades later
The Great Flood of '94 helped shape how the Macon Water Authority provides water to customers.
Aging stormwater system, growing county have MWA playing catch-up
No end in sight for Macon's stormwater issues. Here's why.
County hires architect for convention center, condemns 17 blighted properties
Atlanta architectural firm hired to build new hotel, conference center in downtown Macon.
Bibb legislators draw challengers in May 19 primary election
Incumbents in the Bibb County legislative delegation face challengers. Read about all the candidates here.
Who runs Macon’s biggest hospital? The answer is complicated
Here's how Macon's city-owned hospital became part of one of the largest nonprofit health care conglomerates in the country.
Macon Water Authority races feature familiar faces, fresh challengers
These candidates are running for seats on the Macon Water Authority Board. Election Day is May 19, 2026.
Macon Water Authority approves bill relief, discusses new industrial growth
The Macon Water Alliance distributes money to nonprofits that can help pay water bills.